2024 brought natural disasters and turbulent politics to Latin America
Snow blanketed Santiago, the Chilean capital, in May 2024 — a rare and stunning sight that marked the coldest month in the city in over 70 years. The unusual weather…
Several hundreds, maybe thousands, may have died in Mayotte cyclone
MAMOUDZOU — Several hundred people and possibly even thousands may have been killed when the most powerful cyclone in nearly a century hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte,…
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US says $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that $365 million is available to install solar and battery storage systems in homes and healthcare centers across Puerto…
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
SAN JUAN (AP) — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number…
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Which countries have completed debt swaps for nature and climate
BRIDGETOWN — Debt swaps are becoming a more widely used tool to help indebted countries raise money for conservation or climate-related projects. Under a swap, a country buys back more…
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Tsunami warning issued in Northern California after 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes
LOS ANGELES — Tsunami warnings have been issued for nearly 5 million people along parts of the Northern California and Oregon coastlines after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the California coast. The…
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Florida homeowner featured on ‘60 Minutes’ wants class-action case against insurer
TAMPA — When Hurricane Ian struck in 2022, Virginia and Jeff Rapkin’s North Port home didn’t stand a chance. The Category 4 storm felled a tree that landed on their…
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Barbados completes world’s first debt swap for climate resilience
BRIDGETOWN — Barbados has completed what it calls the world's first 'debt-for-climate resilience' swap which will see it invest $165 million in water infrastructure, food security and environmental protection to…
Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake
SAINT GEORGE'S (AP) — The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season came to a close on Saturday, bringing to an end a season that saw 11 hurricanes compared to the average seven,…
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Caribbean countries are trapped in a vicious cycle of debt and climate disasters. Here’s why
SAINT GEORGE'S — When Hurricane Beryl smacked into Carriacou — part of the Caribbean nation of Grenada — in July, it virtually flattened the entire island, damaging every building in…